Port of Charlotte Amalie (VICHA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Charlotte Amalie (UN/LOCODE VICHA) is a small open roadstead harbor located in U.S. Virgin Islands, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 18.3500° N, 64.9333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- St Thomas
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Charlotte Amalie
Where is Port of Charlotte Amalie located?
Port of Charlotte Amalie is a seaport located in U.S. Virgin Islands, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 18.3500° N, 64.9333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Charlotte Amalie?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Charlotte Amalie is VICHA — country code VI, location code CHA.
How deep is Port of Charlotte Amalie?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Charlotte Amalie has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Charlotte Amalie require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Charlotte Amalie.
What type of harbor is Port of Charlotte Amalie?
Port of Charlotte Amalie is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Charlotte Amalie have?
Port of Charlotte Amalie is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Charlotte Amalie are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11310), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →